North Dakota cold weather advisories
There are no cold weather advisories in North Dakota right now. The last one was issued on February 21, 2026.
Very cold temperatures or wind chills could cause frostbite with prolonged exposure.
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Active cold weather advisories in North Dakota
None right now. Other active alerts in North Dakota: none.
Cold Weather Advisories in North Dakota by year
North Dakota averaged 33.4 cold weather advisories per year from 2016 to 2025, and has had 17 so far in 2026. The most recent was issued on February 21, 2026.
Counties with the most cold weather advisories
| County | 2016–2025 |
|---|---|
| Walsh County | 158 |
| Cavalier County | 154 |
| Ramsey County | 151 |
| Towner County | 150 |
| Nelson County | 146 |
| Pembina County | 141 |
| Benson County | 139 |
| Grand Forks County | 137 |
| Rolette County | 134 |
| Eddy County | 131 |
What a cold weather advisory means
A cold weather advisory (formerly the wind chill advisory) warns of cold that is hazardous if you are outside without proper clothing for long periods.
More about cold weather advisories and the national map →
What to do
- Dress in layers and cover your head, hands and face.
- Bring pets indoors.
More North Dakota alerts
- Tornado Warnings
- Tornado Watches
- Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
- Flash Flood Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Winter Storm Warnings
- Winter Storm Watches
- Winter Weather Advisories
- Blizzard Warnings
- Extreme Cold Warnings
- Freeze Warnings
- Frost Advisories
- Heat Advisories
- High Wind Warnings
- Wind Advisories
- Red Flag Warnings
- Dense Fog Advisories
- All North Dakota alerts